Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”
Certificate in Digital Health Records and Systems Management
A five-module certificate in electronic health records, health privacy and security, health information systems, clinical workflows, and health data analytics. Build the skills to manage digital records in clinics and healthcare organizations. Register for individual modules as CPD, or take all modules as a bundle.
$1,800 all modules (bundle)
Who This Program Is For
- Career changers moving into health information roles.
- Internationally trained health and IT professionals seeking a Canadian credential.
- Recent graduates entering healthcare administration.
- Current clinic staff responsible for records, portals, or privacy compliance.
What You Will Learn
| Module | Title | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Foundations of Digital Health and EHR Ecosystems | The move from paper to electronic health records and leading platforms. |
| Module 2 | Privacy, Security, and Legal Frameworks | PHIPA compliance, cybersecurity basics, and user permissions. |
| Module 3 | Health Information Systems and Database Architecture | Database fundamentals and cloud versus on-premise hosting. |
| Module 4 | Clinical Workflows and System Interoperability | Scheduling, e-prescribing, and how health systems connect. |
| Module 5 | Data Analytics and Professional Leadership | Reporting, decision support, and system migration leadership. |
Final module hours and the course calendar are confirmed before classes begin. Tuition does not change.
Choose Your Path
Single Module (CPD)
Register for one or more modules to upgrade a specific skill.
- Time: 15 to 40 hours per module (2 to 4 weeks)
- Tuition: $390 per module
- Best for: clinic staff addressing a specific area such as privacy
- Credential: Certificate of Completion for each module
All Modules as a Bundle
Complete all five modules for the full Professional Certificate.
- Tuition: $1,800 (a saving of $150 over five single modules)
- Best for: newcomers and career changers entering health IT
- Credential: Professional Certificate
Tuition and Key Dates
- Single module: $390
- All modules as a bundle (5 modules): $1,800
- Payment: pay per module under the Pay As You Learn Fee Structure
- Application deadline: the College must receive your application at least 30 days before the start date
- Start dates: see the current Schedule and Enrolment Status
Admission Requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); or
- A recognized Canadian healthcare credential, such as a PSW Certificate, SSW Diploma, or RPN licence; or
- Evidence of current or recent employment (within the last 24 months) in a related occupation.
- Applicants aged 19 or older without a secondary school diploma may apply through the Mature Student Assessment.
- See the program-specific admission requirements. There is no maximum age limit.
International Applicants
- Applicants from any country are welcome.
- This program runs less than six months. A study permit and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) are not required.
- Completion does not qualify a student for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
- See the Newcomer’s Skills Matrix.
Delivery and Assessment
100% Online
Self-paced study through the College learning management system (LMS), with real-time instructor support. Practical skills are assessed through instructor-monitored online evaluations.
100% In Person (Vaughan Campus)
Instructor-led classes with hands-on practical training. Attendance requirements are set out in the course syllabus.
In both formats, written examinations are completed online and are open-book. Online students must meet the College System Requirements.
Important Information
Please read before you apply
- “This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
- The certificate does not replace a degree in health informatics and does not grant a clinical licence or professional health information certification.
- Health privacy laws and software platforms change often. Students are responsible for following current legislation such as PHIPA.
- The College does not guarantee employment or salary outcomes.
Read the full Short Certificate and CPD Course Disclaimer and the Short Study Program Policies.
Ready to Apply?
Domestic and international applicants apply through the same portal. For questions about eligibility, call 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103, or email Administration.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. College email comes only from @ccecollege.online, @ccecollege.com, or @cancollege.online.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
Registered career college in Ontario.
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Phone: 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103
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